Kaikōura
Travel Guide
Visit Kaikōura
Where to stay in Kaikōura
South Bay
While there might not be top attractions in South Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Kaikoura Flat
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kaikoura Peninsula
While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Sudima Kaikoura
We enjoyed the hotel
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Nice room nice staff, easy parking. All good
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Very welcoming staff, clean fantastic well equipped rooms. Hot pools were free and real treat. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Very nice staff, clean spacious room,walk in shower.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Blue Seas Motel
Lovely host, beautiful location, perfect room for us to rest and relax. We loved it.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Kitchen fully equipped with our cooking needs. Furniture comfortable, security good, parking excellent (undercover). Walking distance to main shopping area & short drive to supermarkets. The view to the ocean & mountains (snow-capped) was fantastic.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Popular places to visit
Peninsula Walkway
Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.
Mount Fyffe
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Point Kean Seal Colony
Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Fyffe House
You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Kaikoura District Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
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